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 115 STAT. 916 PUBLIC LAW 107-95—DEC. 21, 2001 "(4) Other information that the Secretary considers relevant in assessing the programs and activities. ^§ 2066. Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans "(a) ESTABLISHMENT.— (1) There is established in the Department the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans (hereinafter in this section referred to as the 'Committee'). "(2) The Committee shall consist of not more than 15 members appointed by the Secretary from among the following: "(A) Veterans service organizations. "(B) Advocates of homeless veterans and other homeless individuals. "(C) Community-based providers of services to homeless individuals. "(D) Previously homeless veterans. "(E) State veterans affairs officials. "(F) Experts in the treatment of individuals with mental illness. "(G) Experts in the treatment of substance use disorders. "(H) Experts in the development of permanent housing alternatives for lower income populations. "(I) Experts in vocational rehabilitation. "(J) Such other organizations or groups as the Secretary considers appropriate. "(3) The Committee shall include, as ex officio members, the following: "(A) The Secretary of Labor (or a representative of the Secretary selected after consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment). "(B) The Secretary of Defense (or a representative of the Secretary). "(C) The Secretary of Health and Human Services (or a representative of the Secretary). "(D) The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (or a representative of the Secretary). "(4)(A) The Secretary shall determine the terms of service and allowances of the members of the Committee, except that a term of service may not exceed three years. The Secretary may reappoint any member for additional terms of service. "(B) Members of the Committee shall serve without pay. Members may receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence for travel in connection with their duties as members of the Committee. "(b) DUTIES.— (1) The Secretary shall consult with and seek the advice of the Committee on a regular basis with respect to the provision by the Department of benefits and services to homeless veterans. "(2) In providing advice to the Secretary under this subsection, the Committee shall— "(A) assemble and review information relating to the needs of homeless veterans; "(B) provide an on-going assessment of the effectiveness of the policies, organizational structures, and services of the Department in assisting homeless veterans; and "(C) provide on-going advice on the most appropriate means of providing assistance to homeless veterans. "(3) The Committee shall—

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